Home Health LPN (MC-PRN)

Franciscan Alliance • Michigan City, MI

5d • $25

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurses who choose to focus on home healthcare are a special group of people that can provide direct patient care, while, also, educating caregivers and actively participating on the patient’s care team. This is a level of nursing that must be able to accurately assess needs, provide appropriate interventions, and revise care as needed under the supervision of a registered nurse. If you are an LPN looking to work in home health, we have a supportive place where your skills are appreciated and developed. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve . WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Minimum Start Pay $24.83 hour Implements nursing plan of care at the direction of the registered nurse. Provides home-based patient care based on physician orders and the established nursing plan of care. Reports any change in patient status to the Home Health RN and documents as appropriate. Collaborates with Home Health RN and multidisciplinary treatment team to individualize each patient's treatment needs in order to achieve defined goals for improved patient outcomes. Conducts patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions, obtains history, and elicits an accurate description of psychosocial needs in order to inform care team Contributes to developing discharge plans, identifying the post-discharge needs of the patient and target appropriate resources for follow-up care, in collaboration with the patient, family and care team. Documents patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures. Participates in the education of patients and their caregivers about extended care facilities, home health agencies, and other resources as appropriate to transition patients along the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Diploma from Accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Required
• 3 Years Acute Care or Long-Term Care Experience - Required
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- State Licensing Board - Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required
• Driver's License - Required
• Auto Insurance - Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Home Health Experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements nursing plan of care at the direction of the registered nurse.
• Provides home-based patient care based on physician orders and the established nursing plan of care.
• Reports any change in patient status to the Home Health RN and documents as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Home Health RN and multidisciplinary treatment team to individualize each patient's treatment needs in order to achieve defined goals for improved patient outcomes.
• Conducts patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions, obtains history, and elicits an accurate description of psychosocial needs in order to inform care team
• Contributes to developing discharge plans, identifying the post-discharge needs of the patient and target appropriate resources for follow-up care, in collaboration with the patient, family and care team.
• Documents patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participates in the education of patients and their caregivers about extended care facilities, home health agencies, and other resources as appropriate to transition patients along the continuum of care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees